Silvio’s daughter Emilia, president of the Winery since 1990, was influenced by the wines of Bordeaux and has focused on terroir, clonal research and phenological ripeness in order to improve the quality of the wines. He also was one of the founders of the Brunello di Montalcino Wine Consortium. here are my tasting notes. One bottle = 1 vine.

So, as the ArtInfo points out , the decline in the (young) Bordeaux index probably has more to do with shifting (more discriminating?) But maybe there will be more buyers, such as the Stamford Management Group, which is raising $100 million for a fund to buy Bordeaux and jade antiques. “Lafite is out, and Conti is in.”

40 years ago, I actually thought Chianti, along with Bordeaux, Burgundy, Medoc, Pomerol etc were types of grapes. The Chateau Clinet Bordeaux is from the Pomerol appellation in the Bordeaux region of south-western France. Pomerol is the smallest wine producing area in the Bordeaux region. Pomerol Bordeaux French

Further, the “relatively recent” California wines that were to indicated to pass off as older Bordeaux and Burgundy have not been named. Rudy Kurniawan, aka “Dr. Conti” aka “Mr. 47,” was indicted on four counts of counterfeiting, mail fraud and wire fraud in federal court yesterday. in March.

have a good friend who loves Bordeaux wines. He's younger than me, so it's not that he grew up in the glory days of Bordeaux. Been so busy lately with work that I just haven't had time to write here. But I want to share some recent "Whoa," wine and food that really knocked me out. Whoa, this is just amazing wine. More, please. Briny.

Fabulous visit today to Familia Deicas winery today, home of some of the best Bordeaux style wines in the world. Deep purple color with garnet edge, delicious nose of rich ripe black fruit, very similar to the finest Bordeaux, black licorice, very balanced and refined. Grainy texture like Graves in Bordeaux. Reserve line $14.

One can enjoy it as one would a fine Bordeaux, as this wine also has similar complexity and something like Prince Edward Cherry tobacco on the palate. “My 82 year old granny lives here,” says dark haired Juan Andres Marichal, pointing to a simple, one  story house near the tiny family winery. Chardonnay 2011 (unoaked). Good with meat.

2010 Bordeaux style blend (won prestigious award from Bordeaux called Vinalies). "What exciting wines!" is my first reaction to meeting Marcelo Irurtia, who is in charge of vineyard management for his family's 100 year old winery, and Maria Silvia Bianchi, who is in charge of exportation. The brand of these two wines is Km.0

serious wine that can match the best Bordeaux. … so the first thing you notice as you drive to Bodegas Carrau near Montevideo is the gorgeous grounds and the stunning classic “Spanish Style” Hacienda with flowers all around. The family has been in the wine trade since 1752 and hails from Catalunya, Spain. They buy 25% new oak every year.

LARGELY SPIT: Bordeaux 11. After pre-judging the Bordeaux 2011 vintage prior to tasting, Parker dials back the damning commentary writing in his report that it was “much better than I first thought,” likening it to 2008 and 2001. SIPPED: Jesus as store manager in the image above? DrinksBusiness.com ]. DailyBeast ].

In 1997 Daniel was in Bordeaux and visited La Tour, a first growth. an absolutely fabulous visit to Pisano Wines today. vivacious Daniel Pisano, director of his family's winery, picked me up and gave me a tour of his fabulous winery as well as one of the most entertaining lunch experiences of my life. Experimentation is also a key concept.

Château Picque Caillou is located at the gates of the city of Bordeaux in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Location: Pessac-Leognan (Bordeaux region, France). Bordeaux Bordeaux En Primeur News #bdx2012 chateau picque caillou en primeur paulin calvetDo you see this beautiful chateau in the picture above?

BordeauxChateau Latour to halt en primeur. After the 2011 vintage Chateau Latour, owned by billionaire Francois Pinault, will not pre-sell their wine as futures. What do you think? “That’s great. It’s good to see a billionaire doing the right thing for a change by not ripping off millionaires. Also, Salma Hayek is hot.”

These represent some of my favorite vintages in Bordeaux and overall, the quality is excellent. Bordeaux Bordeaux En Primeur News and Haut-Medoc Basile Tesseron chateau lafton-rochet en primeur Pauillac Saint Estephe Saint-Julien"What a gorgeous chateau!". Lively despite the concentrated black fruit.". Soil: Gravels and Clay.

Bordeaux Bordeaux En Primeur Brane-Cantenac News chateau brane-cantenac eric boissenot henri lurton marguaxOn April 4, I was invited to a fabulous party celebrating the marriage of art and wine. Mr. Boissenot's work will be on display until March 2013. As fabulous as the artwork is, the new vintage is fantastic.

Although the 50-year-old “driving winemaker” studied enology in Bordeaux, worked a vintage at J.L. Telmo Rodriguez was in full cry when I met him in New York City recently. Chave in the Rhone, and for 25 years has made his own wines across Spain, what was on his mind when we spoke was Rioja: “What do we know about Rioja?

SIPPED: award. According to the illustrious Hosemaster of Wine, wine bloggers are barking poodles calling out for attention. So, yay, the editors at Saveur have included this blog as a finalist in the best wine and beer blog category. Saveur.com ]. SPIT: vintage of the century. SIPPED: waistlines and increasing demographics. Arizona Republic ].

Bordeaux Bordeaux En Primeur NewsSee that turret? Can you imagine how exciting it would be to spend a few nights in it? That was one of the most incredible experiences of my life living in that fairy tale castle for a few days as a result of a scholarship I won from an AXA sponsored competition for Master of Wine students.

knowing the wines that will increase in value is especially important now, as I have just returned from Bordeaux to taste the 2011 vintage. Are you curious about collecting wine? As a journalist, I've written about the subject quite a lot. recently also saw him at La Paulee in San Francisco so you know he is quite the expert.

Bordeaux Bordeaux En Primeur News 86 chateau figeac chateau figeac o3 domaine manoncourt en primeur la fleur pourret“Welcome!” says vivacious yet petite Laure d’Aramon, nee Manencourt, who grew up at Chateau Figeac. At 8:00, fellow journalists and I make our way to the “big house” where Laure’s mother Marie-France lives.

Bordeaux Bordeaux En Primeur News daniel cathiard florence cathiard haut smith lafitte les sources de caudalie"2011 was a tricky year that required precision and care," Florence Cathiard explained, standing in the picture above near husband Daniel, before a tasting of the 2011 Smith Haut Lafitte vintage. 

Bordeaux Bordeaux En Primeur News chateau beycheville chateau gloria ormes de pez phelan segur"Do you know the significance of a golden carrot? Especially when 14 people are dining with you?". The spell-like meaning of a carrot with a gold sauce, served to 14 people, is luck. Spice. Coffee grounds.

Bordeaux Bordeaux En Primeur News Restaurant Reviews cordeillan-bages Jean-Charles Cazes jean-luc rocha Jean-Michel Cazes"Krug champagne!". Well, what else would you expect when having dinner with Jean-Michel and Jean-Charles Cazes at the restaurant inside the exclusive Cordeillan-Bages hotel in Pauillac. 14 carat gold, you see.

Bordeaux Bordeaux En Primeur News bordeaux en primeur professor dubourdieu"There are five essential conditions for a quality vintage," says famed professor Denis Dubourdieu, speaking in front of over a hundred journalists from virtually every corner of the world. Professor Dubourdieu explained the wines were selected blind.

Bordeaux Bordeaux En Primeur Brane-Cantenac News chateau brane-cantenac chateau lascombes chateau malescot saint experyso here I am, a Chateau Fourcas Dupre, tasting an incredible line-up of more than forty wines. The day started off as every day should. It is an incredible and very elegant hotel. Chateau Lascombes is very different.

the delicious golden sweet wine of Bordeaux. "Gorgeous weather for tasting Sauternes!". Of course, a bright blue sky and a warm yellow sun is precisely the message needed to spread the word that Sauternes. is just the way to celebrate a warm summer day. liked almost all of the wines, both first and second growth, very much.

ah, the Bordeaux airport! Bordeaux En Primeur News Sauternes chateau lafaurie=peyraguey en primeur eric larramona sauterneshave just arrived via an eight hour layover in Madrid and am adjusting from Spanish to French. Sebastian , a smartly attired driver in a black suit suit awaits me with a sign. Welcome!" basket press. I ask Eric.

If you have been to Bordeaux, it is fairy easy to imagine that not that much has changed since that time. Bordeaux Bordeaux En Primeur News chateau figeac eric d'aramon"I'm having a vertical tasting of Figeac!" said a friend in an email. The opportunity to taste several vintages of this famous chateau is intoxicating.

I'm excited to once again visit Le Sources de Caudalie during En Primeur, a gorgeous luxury resort with a top restaurant and healing, relaxing spa about thirty minutes from the main city of Bordeaux. Bordeaux Bordeaux En Primeur News Le Sources de Caudalie les hauts de smith smith haut lafittesMore in a bit!

One of the benefits of being a Master of Wine student is an "introductory" trip to Bordeaux, where students have the opportunity to meet the winemakers and learn more about the region. Bordeaux Master of Wine MW Trips News chateau lagrange chateau lascombes chateau margaux prieure-lichineThey are replicated here. Chateau LaGrange.

Then known as the “Cru de Lynch”, the property was sold in 1824 to Sébastien Jurine, a wine merchant from Geneva who had newly moved in Bordeaux. Bordeaux News chateau cordeillan bages Jean-Charles Cazes lynch-bages PauillacVery soon I will visit Chateau Cordeillan Bages! About the history of Chateau Lynch-Bages. Viticulture.

installing a better system of cultivation and other improvements that you will still find going on today all over Bordeaux. Désiré Cordier, a négociant and native of Lorraine, purchased Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey in the summer of 1917 along with other renowned properties in Bordeaux, including Château Gruaud-Larose and Château Talbot.

Although it a celebrated 1947 Bordeaux was written on the label, when he pulled the cork, it read 1966 Rioja. Friend of the blog, Mike Steinberger, started a series of posts on his blog wherein he plays Wine Ethicist, answering (or posing) questions on etiquette in the wine world. Hit the comments with your thoughts. wine collecting

Daniel could not join us for dinner, as he had to rush back to Bordeaux to taste at Chateau Pichon-Longueville the next day. Christian Seely just posted a video of blending at Mas Belles Eaux. you can see it here. had been a guest at the property as a result of a scholarship I achieved in accordance with the Master of Wine program. The Lunch.

Bordeaux FugedabouditGot home late at night from a business trip. Tired, malnourished, mal-slept, dirty from airplanes. Hungry, very hungry, and thirsty too. In the fridge - leftover spaghetti and meatballs. made this, but it was four days earlier. Still pretty good. Served with the final third of a 375 ml bottle of 2003 Chateau Rieussec.

The first test was a comparison between the Baccarat glass and a common Bordeaux wine glass, and I have to admit the wines' attributes were more apparent from the former. The new design of the Chateau Baccarat glass collection successfully unleashes the full potential of the wines. Chateau Rauzan Segla 2001 Gran Cru Classe-Margaux 63.5%

If you’re thinking of doing the rounds at en primeur in Bordeaux, or domaine hopping in Burgundy, forget the corkscrew: the one essential thing you’ll need if you’re behind the wheel is a breathalyzer. France has been cracking down on drunken driving. The aim is to boost awareness; the blood alcohol level is 0.05%.

This Bordeaux is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. Saint-Androny is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France. Very attractive aromas of eucalyptus, figs, black cherry, juniper and a bit of dried fruit. The flavors reflect the fig component with hints of chocolate and coffee and tobacco.

As is the case in Cru Classe Bordeaux, grapes are given tender loving care. Isn't this art incredibly gorgeous? Who would have thought that it is located in a Tuscan winery, not a museum! It is part of a program created by Tenuta dell'Ornellaia in 2009 designed to celebrate the "marriage" between art and wine. News Tuscany ornellaia tuscany

The problem is that 2009 is the greatest vintage I have ever tasted in Bordeaux. Here’s the list of Parker’s perfect 100-point Bordeaux 2009: Beausejour Duffau Lagarrosse. BordeauxRobert Parker’s The Wine Advocate has started arriving in mailboxes and issue #199 aas published on their site late yesterday.

Henri Lurton, owner and winemaker of the Second Growth Bordeaux Brane-Cantenac , has long been a supporter of the arts, bringing in world-famous soprano Elizabeth Vidal to sing during En Primeur 2011. Bordeaux News brane-cantenac eric boissenot"Wine and art. it's everywhere!". As you can see from the photograph below. link].

Like many of the most prestigious brands in Argentina, the family is based in Bordeaux, France. "Welcome," says Antoine Blech of Opia restaurant in Manhattan, welcoming Jean-Jacques Bonnie of Bodega DiamAndes and his contingent. In 1996, Jean-Jacques's  parents Alfred?Alexandre Alexandre and Michèle Bonnie purchased Château Malartic?Lagravière,

When asked the last time he had mistaken Burgundy for Bordeaux, Harry Waugh famously replied, “not since lunch.” Hmm, not the only place we Americans have a lot of confidence… ). To set the backdrop, Nielsen’s Danny Brager presented data that showed wine and spirits are taking market share away from beer.

They had come from places like Columbia, Northwestern, Stanford, and Harvard to sit under the tableaux and tapestries at the French Consulate on Fifth Avenue, try wines and answer questions, competing to win the big prize: making it to the finals in Bordeaux. BordeauxMost teams got this one right. A: 1950). A: 10). A: 6).

BordeauxA parody from the BBC show “Mitchell and Webb.” ” Merger!

You can get the whole story in an interesting post on Bordeaux Undiscovered. Sun Xitai, a 62-year-old businessman in China has been sentenced to life in prison. His crime? Bringing about $7 million worth of wine from Hong Kong to mainland China and failing to pay sufficient duty. ” China

There have been some I have enjoyed, like Beaujolais, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and some Bordeaux and one in particular that I had a few years ago, a Gigondas. I very rarely buy, order or drink French wines. For 'old world' wines I have always enjoyed those from Italy and Spain and paid little attention to wines from France.

Levi - Keep in mind that the kind of capsules you find on older bottles, say of Bordeaux before 1990, had lead in them. You can always tell a sommelier who deals with a lot of older Bordeaux: they will have a bunch of small cuts on their index finger. This is very exciting - how often does one get to drink a bottle that old? Steak.

Will Bordeaux downturn morph into a free fall? The Mayans forecast a cataclysmic finish for 2012. My crystal wine glasses are not as clear, so instead of forecasts, I ask twenty questions relevant to the wine world in 2012. Will dogmatism die? ” Will prices of European wines fall if the euro weakens? Dream on. Will box wines get better?

In 1858 Herederos de Marqués de Riscal became the first winery in the Rioja to produce wines following the Bordeaux method of slow fermentation and careful blending. Deep purple rose colors, with beautiful swirls of umami, tobacco, dark black cherry, spice and a balsamic note on the nose. And the finish goes on for a good distance.

Spanish Riojas from Montebuena and one from Beronia and a Bordeaux style blend from Craggy Range in New Zealand. I guess saying that 2011 was not as eventful as 2010 would be understating it a little. Seems I have found the pounds that were lost or misplaced during the early part of the year. should be back on track after the holiday season.

During our visit to the maturation room, we see he uses a mix of Bordeaux and Burgundy barrels because the shapes and staves are different, and thus, the oxygen exchange due to the ratio of wine to barrel is different and important for the final blend. One of the problems with being biodynamic in Champagne is the cold, wet, rainy weather.

Africa and daughter of Warwick founder Stan Radcliffe, is the force behind the famous Bordeaux blend, Trilogy, popularized Cabernet Franc, and was instrumental in launchng the Pinotage society so it is natural that these wines are consistent award winners (though there are other award winning red blends, and Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc as well).

quickly become a fan of the Bordeaux blends with its soft juicy tannins, and the Cabernet Sauvignon with its hint of mint and black marble. Arco Laamar & Harry Haddon (checked shirt). Two wineries being neighborly!”. Both seemed very effervescent and personable and passionate about South Africa and its wines. Backsberg Winery Website.

We try several wines, two Sauvignon Blancs, their signature Bordeaux blend called Rubaivat, a Merlot, a Pinot Noir, and all are incredibly delicious. "So what's the story with these gorgeous horses?" I ask Charles Hopkins, cellar master at De Grendel wines in Cape Town. Charles explains that this winery (they are called farms in S. link].

Mr. Allen takes me on a tour of the winery, and it is impeccably clean and pristine, with gravity fed presses and a small basket press to vinify their premium Bordeaux blends. Africa bordeaux blend constantia glen gus c.g. “Welcome!” says Gus C.G. Allen, an owner of Constantia Glen winery in Constantia, South Africa. News S.

During this time there was also discussion of the 'no new planting rule" as there is concern that without it Champagne can end up like Bordeaux with so many hectares under vine the wine sells for a Euro a bottle. "How theatrical!" 18th century Paris and some modern romantic arty types of pieces (silouttes anyone?) Welcome!"

One aspect of the wine market that defies tulip mania is the fact that even as more money appears to be rolling in, top Bordeaux prices are falling: the Liv-Ex Fine Wine 50 Index that tracks the last ten vintages of physical (not en primeur) Bordeaux first growths is down 18% in the past quarter. Bordeaux China

Yes, one can imagine that most people think that a top wine chateau in Bordeaux is owned by a French aristocrat, yet the world has taken quite a turn since the days that this might have been the case. On a desk, one was presented with the five allowed varietals of Bordeaux, a syringe, and beaker with measurements. Perfect Berries.

2004 2 stars France BordeauxLight blackberry color. Worn wet barrel wood on the nose, with some tantalizing musk and wet earth notes. Light bodied and dry on the palate, with tomato leaf, wild berries, stewed plums and some ripe-vegetative notes, but not at all green.

SIPPED: Bordeaux brands. How big is your brand extension? Cheval Blanc, one of the wines in the LVMH stable, will include a Paris luxury hotel of the same name. Decanter.com ]. Oh my cot! Things you learn in the WSJ : Cahors is the only region of France where malbec is still grown. SIPPED: diversity. SFGate ]. SIPPED: Beaujolais.

A convenience store in the Bordeaux region was found to have sold 170 tons of sugar in a two-year period. Bordeaux winemakingThe store manager says that the locals told her they were making jam. The goal is not to have residual sugar in the wine, which would make it sweet. Rather, it is to boost the level of alcohol.

The cover of a recent Wine Spectator misspelled Christian Moueix, “Bordeaux’s quiet leader” and a winner of the magazine’s Distinguished Service Award. SPIT: carbon footprint. cardboard wine bottle, similar in material to a milk carton, may soon be found in British supermarkets. Daily Mail ]. SIPPED: Valencia.

He had originally bought a case to commemorate the birth of his 2nd son, and I thought it was very generous of him to show up with this wonderful Bordeaux blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. The world of wine has been good to me. Ray O., Julien 2003. Thank you, Ray! Score: 98. Impressive.

Last week I came home from work at the usual time (10:15pm) just wanting a nice red wine to sip on, with maybe a few bites of cheese or chocolate. When I got home I found that UPS had delivered just what I was looking for, a Terrazas de los Andes Malbec Reserva 2009. Suggested retail of $14 , but easily found on line for as low as $10.

not a "Bordeaux" blend but Zinfandel based, so you know it is spicy. Some excellent wines this week, an assortment of reds and whites from around the globe. Though diverse as a group, what unites them is their distinctive terroir. Terrezas de los Andes. Reserva Malbec 2009. The Climber 2010. Red Wine from Clif Family Winery. Social climber?

We embarked on a cellar tour (see picture above) and Palais Coburg has many cellars, wine fine Bordeaux and Burgundy having a cellar of its own. so now we are having beer (!) The champagne meet and greet led to a presentation in which we learned "insider secrets" from Gerard Basset MW, who was interviewed by Frank M=Smulders MW.

Chinese investors are no longer satisfied with mere wine: now they are buying wineries in Australia and Bordeaux. SPIT: carbon footprint. Forget the mode of transport or the weight of the glass bottles; my co-author neglected this in our calculation of wine’s carbon footprint : grape drying by helicopter in Napa! NPR ]. businessweek ].

Today Helene came to London Lennie's in New York to describe her white and red Bordeaux to the staff. Château La Gatte - Bordeaux Rosé - 100% Merlot. Château La Gatte - Bordeaux Blanc. Château La Gatte "Tradi" - Bordeaux Red. La Butte - Bordeaux Superieur. Domaine de Montalon - Bordeaux Supérieur. Hours.

The 2009 Te Kahu is a Bordeaux style blend of 80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec. First, this is the first New Zealand red wine I have tasted in a least four years. The last was an unimpressive Pinot Noir that, along with some not so favorable press about NZ reds, kept me away from trying anymore.

Bordeaux was deemed to be the place, and an influx of people of all nationalities, Scottish, German, Danish, came in to establish wineries and plant vines. Bordeaux News Alfred Tesseron Chateau Lynch-Bages Chateau Mouton Rothschild. Pauillac is a small region, only about 5,000 people, and had very humble beginnings.

Bordeaux style blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, & 10% Merlot.This was one of my few remaining wines I brought home for my visit to Keuka Lake in August. One full week of gorgeous weather in now over. got out of work tonight and walked into the chilly and rainy night. Glad I saved this one for Regional Wine Week.

Bordeaux France News axa chateau suiduiraut les lions de suduiraut les lions de suiduiraut pierre montegutGrapes in Ch Suduiraut's Press. Decanter magazine just reported that Chateau Suduiraut is launching a Sauternes for younger drinkers.

The tannin is just so elegant I catch myself thinking this is why people so love their Bordeaux. France Crosby Roamann napa Bordeaux 2006 2011 3 starsOur sauvignon blanc is coming along nicely! After picking we brought the fruit back to the winery and covered it with a little SO2 and a little dry ice to keep it cool. 2006 Ch.

This is the case with Bodega DiamAndes -- the same quality one would expect from Bordeaux (the original family vineyard is in Graves) with its structure and tradition of French oak, yet with the more assured ripeness of Argentina. Do you recall the California gold rush from your fourth grade history class? The 130?hectare

Perhaps the Asian buyers are no longer willing to pay exorbitant premiums to other Bordeaux wines. Checking in with the fine wine market, a few datapoints: * Lafite-Rothschild still commands large dollar amounts, but the bloom may be coming off the rose. Liv-Ex chronicles recent softness in Lafite prices. auctions

The wine is described as bold, dark colored, fragrant, firm and flavorful on the palate yet displays a pleasant piquant, crisp finish, reminiscent of a fine Bordeaux or Barolo. The first time I visited Dr. Franks Vinifera Wine Cellars , I picked up a bottle of their Cuvee d'Amour 2007. don't collect wines and I don't cellar wines.

The Cabernet Sauvignon was perfect with dinner, matching equally well with salmon as it did chicken and pork, and the elegant Sauvignon Blanc was very Graves like (a region in Bordeaux) with incredible richness on the palate. Bernard Portet on left, his son Olivier center, and guest at right. More About Bernard Portet.

one of my favorite wineries in Bordeaux and I must say, I wish I was there! When i think of Bordeaux, I usually think of fun and sun (and wine, of course) and not running. yet people do run -- and train -- especially the team drawn from fifteen top Bordeaux wine. at tastings and dinners in Bordeaux and New York.

am convinced that Bordeaux style Meritage is the direction the Finger Lakes should be heading as I am finding many very nice Meritage on all three trails. Finally got to do something other than working around the house on my week off. Just so happens that Keuka Lake is the home of some of the finest wineries in the Finger Lakes.

The champagne list is quite extensive, rose wine is served by the magnum, and you will find some excellent choice Bordeaux on the list. "Now all we need are sun umbrellas!" said a friend recently at Brasserie Beaumarchais, a very fun restaurant with a lively club-style brunch. The restaurant scene in St. 409 West 13th Street, (212) 675-2400.

One of the traditional Bordeaux varietals, Malbec has characteristics that fall somewhere between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Originating from the Bordeaux region of France, this grape is among the "big six" for red wine grapes. The story in Argentina is quite the opposite. Malbec Argentina

The list thus draws not only on places like the Jura or Montlouis but also California, New York and Bordeaux. Any restaurant that (a) has a credo; (b) has a credo in Latin; and (c) has a credo that relates to health is on a mission. So, which wine do you pair with nutritious gastronomy that favors local and rejoices in natural? Rouge Tomate.

Forget screwcap or cork: a company has just been authorized to put Bordeaux in a can. SPIT: 2010 Bordeaux futures. Simon Staples of BBR in London says that total Bordeaux 2010 futures declined by 50% from the previous year, citing high prices and small releases from the chateaus. SIPPED: keepin’ it klassy. CNN ].

Incidentally, I checked out the back label and was amused to see Cabernet Sauvignon described as a “premier claret grape of the world…responsible for the renowned chateau-bottled red wines of Bordeaux, such as those from the médoc and Saint-Emilion.&# In 1969, Beaulieu sold to Heublein; now it is owned by Diageo.

At the same time the Bordeaux hegemony in China will be neutralized. Bordeaux will stay on the radar, but its popularity is a vicious cycle: the perception is that it is the only region people are interested in, therefore that is all that is offered to them. But what about the 'little guy?". to 95.9m cases.

In re: Bordeaux 2010 futures: “The wines are actually great value and I hope that the very good results of last year will be confirmed this year.&# -Alain Juppé, Mayor of Bordeaux & French Foreign Minister [ decanter ]. Liv-Ex compiles a list estimating the 50 Bordeaux chateaus worth more than 50 million euros. BBC ].

He's also a wine lover, but his cellar is full of current California Cabernet and modern day wine from Bordeaux. The other night a good friend of mine came over for dinner. Trust me though, he is a truly lovely guy. He arrived at my house carrying a 375 ml bottle of 2001 Turley Paso Robles Zinfandel Delinquent. California Turley

News bardeaux Bordeaux boreedeaux Chateau Coutet chateau lafaurie=peyraguey chateau sudieurent sauternesSo what fun to attend the special VinExpo "Master Class" on pairing Sauternes with Chinese food. with winemaker Pierre Montegut. Well, to be honest, there was not too much "slave labor" involved. thankfully.

Caught up with many old friends: Jane Anson, who writes about Bordeaux for Decanter and many other publications, spoke about her new book deal, Panos Kakaviatos spoke about his idea for a book, and I spoke to new friend Augustin V. Que about the Commanderie de Bordeaux. Fabulous opening dinner at Haut-Brion last night for the press.

One of the most fabulous things about Vinexpo in Bordeaux is that the Chateaux put on some very creative and fun events. Bordeaux News baron de brane brane-cantenac elizabeth videalam invited to hear the famous opera singer Elizabeth Vidal sing at Chateau-Cantenac (second growth) in Margeaux. So why a musical evening? Very exciting!

More Bordeaux 2010 prices have been released. SIPPED: bling. Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, celebrated the team’s NBA victory by ordering a $90,000 of Ace of Spades Champagne. No word on the exact size of the “huge&# bottle, but I’m sure it was drained faster than you could say Salamanzar. MSN ]. NYT ].

am so honored to having tasted all the wines of Disznoko during a special scholarship I received from AXA, which took me to Disznoko in Hungary, Chateau Pichon Longueville in Bordeaux, Domaine D'Arlot in Burgundy, and even Mas Belles Eaux in the Languedoc. You can see the picture in the Bordeaux 2011 issue.

thought this was a truly phenomenal bottle of wine, I think the finest bottle of red Bordeaux wine that I've ever had. Bordeaux Chateau Haut-BrionSimple math, you say, and you're right. But the point is, 25 years is a long time - what if I'm not drinking wine when I'm 65? It must be hard to sustain a hobby for 25 years. memorable wine.

This is enough sun to "bake" the grapes and raise the alcohol levels, yet when its current winemaker/owner Manuel Farina returned to his father’s winery after attending wine schools in Bordeaux and elsewhere, he immediately gave the order to pick grapes three weeks earlier as to avoid high alcohol in the wine and create lower, smoother tannins.

On his bulletin board, Robert Parker calls a “courageous visionary&# who will say “enough is enough&# and drop Bordeaux prices 20% for the 2010 vintage from the previous year. Bordeaux tasting sized poursSIPPED: irony. He later shrugged off any personal responsibility in the rise. SIPPED: moxie. Why, swap the price tags!

For now, let's just say that the entire winery offers brands revolving around a postman theme, which range from young, easy drinking reds and whites to complex, concentrated Cabernet Savignons, Bordeaux-style blends, and Shiraz. Is it true the postman always rings twice? Have you.,,, er, gone postal lately? like the Pillar Box Reserve Shiraz.

Especially if you are in Bordeaux that is, since it is en fuego ! Weather: it’s what you discuss in elevators or with the in-laws. But if you’re a winemaker or even a wine consumer, it can actually be pretty important. And things are heating up in talking about weather in the wine world. Is it 2003 all over again?

Free, Christobal (a trained enologist) left his homeland to learn about winemaking in some of the most famousvineyards in the world, including Bordeaux, France (at Chateau Margaux in 2002),Barossa Valley, Australia (Rosemont Estates, also in 2002) and Napa Valley, California(Franciscan Estates in 2001). Koyle Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

Sylvie Cazes (recently appointed Managing Director of all Louis Roederer properties in Bordeaux) and Mark Bingley MW (Director of MMD) who I met at the Master of Wine "Forging Links" conference in June of last year gave an excellent presentation. Masterclasses. Very energetic presentation with some real vintage gems. More Excitement.